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Salisbury Youth Association is seeking two adults to fill two volunteer positions. The organization is in search of a new basketball director and a new concessions director. Interested volunteers should attend the next meeting at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 21 at Salisbury Fire Company Social Hall, 1226 Marlow St.

A Bethlehem teenager accused of trying to rape and murder a Lehigh University student after sneaking into her off-campus apartment while she slept has several mental illnesses and should not be tried as an adult, his defense attorney says. Bryan Sanchez-Osorio, 17, is seeking to have his attempted murder case transferred to juvenile court, under a filing last week by public defender Anthony Rybak, who said his client recently relocated from Puerto Rico and has been hospitalized in the past for psychological problems.

I told you Sunday how it's tough getting information about adult day cares because the state doesn't put its inspection reports online. The Department of Aging promises the reports will be online this year. In the meantime, I can offer some insight, as I've reviewed reports from the 55 adult day cares in the Lehigh Valley area. I'm not sharing this information to suggest you shouldn't trust adult day cares. Far from it. I'm sharing it to give you resources so you're informed when choosing a center.

The 17-year-old wanted in connection with a shooting near Musikfest last week turned himself in to authorities Sunday afternoon. Julius Jose Cortijo, 17, of the 200 block of South 13th Street, was arraigned on attempted homicide and related charges and taken to Northampton County Prison under $1 million bail. Cortijo is a juvenile, but police have charged him as an adult. Cortijo also was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and reckless endangerment, in connection with a shooting that injured two men around 11 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

Learn a new skill, like acting or acrylic painting, child and adult CPR, step aerobics, ballet or Italian for Travelers through the evening adult education classes sponsored through the East Penn School District, according to the East Penn School District website. Cost for individual classes varies. For more information or to register for classes, visit the East Penn school District website .

Emmaus Borough officials have announced an extension of the adult swim time through Thursday, Aug 14, according to the borough's website. Adult swim will be open until 9 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays, until Aug. 14. Emmaus Community Pool is located at the Emmaus Community Park, 1401 Shimerville Road. Emmaus. Emmaus visitors and residents are reminded the Emmaus Community Park summer music concert series in the park at continues through Aug. 31, the website said. Concerts begin at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted, the website said.

Residents 55 and older who live in the Parkland School District can sign up for a driver refresher course. The four-hour sessions offered from Oct. 2 through Dec. 6 require previous completion of an eight-hour driver training and safety course, according to the Parkland School District website. For specific dates, times and registration requirements, visit the Parkland School District website.

A man armed with a gun robbed an adult merchandise store Monday morning in Whitehall Township, police said. The robbery happened at 11:30 a.m. at Exotic Dreams II, 778 Third St., Lt. Bruce Buckno said. The alleged robber was armed with a black handgun and was wearing surgical gloves. He is described as a white man in his 20s, weighing about 175 pounds with a mustache. He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and beige boots. The man was last seen running north on Third Street, police said.

To the Editor: In reference to the March 23 Morning Call article, "Four charged in beating at Whitehall roller rink," three cheers to The Morning Call for printing the juvenile's name. It's about time these youngsters learn that their age does not guarantee anonymity. Commit an adult crime -- pay an adult price. JOYCE WERTZ ALLENTOWN

One adult was left homeless Saturday after a fire in a rowhome in center city Allentown. The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley will be providing lodging, clothing, food and toiletries to the resident at 444 N. Ninth St. Firefighters were called to the fire at 3:15 p.m., contained it to a single room and doused it within 40 minutes. The tenant, who was not identified, was not home at the time. The fire marshal is investigating the cause. It is not believed to be suspicious, according to James Kutz, acting battalion chief.

Emmaus Borough officials have announced an extension of the adult swim time through Thursday, Aug 14, according to the borough's website. Adult swim will be open until 9 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays, until Aug. 14. Emmaus Community Pool is located at the Emmaus Community Park, 1401 Shimerville Road. Emmaus. Emmaus visitors and residents are reminded the Emmaus Community Park summer music concert series in the park at continues through Aug. 31, the website said. Concerts begin at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted, the website said.

MIFFLINBURG — Charges against a third juvenile in the rock-throwing incident that left an Ohio woman fighting for her life were upgraded to adult charges on Monday. Keefer Lance McGee, 17, of 1738 Pleasant View Road, New Columbia, appeared before Magistrate District Judge Jeff Mensch in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania on charges of five felony counts of aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and criminal trespass and four misdemeanor counts of propulsion of missiles into an occupied vehicle or onto roadway, agricultural vandalism and recklessly endangering another person.

From learning how to make straight seams to budding "Project Runway" fashion enthusiasts, all are welcome to a beginning sewing class offered through Lower Macungie Township, as part of its adult education class program. Learn how to sew with Linda Nevins, a four-day class will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, July 28 through Thursday, July 31, according to the township's website. The sewing class is open to those 16 years old and older, and cost is $75 for class, plus $30 for supplies, the website said.

The Albright College connection was as strong as ever on Sunday at Cedar Beach. Officially, it was the Roosevelt's 21 s t team that won the championship of the adult basketball tournament at Stellar Construction's "Catch A Rising Star" Showcase, beating Jersey 4 Life 45-36 in the finale. But Roosevelt's was, for the most part, an Albright alumni team with a few other guys mixed in. Two prominent former Lions with Lehigh Valley roots made their presence felt. Ex-Bethlehem Catholic standout Pedro Perez was named MVP and Northampton High grad Derek Hall was placed on the all-tournament team.

THE GEOGRAPHY OF YOU AND ME By Jennifer E. Smith (Poppy, Little Brown and Company $18) It all starts in an elevator that is stuck during an east coast blackout. Lucy and Owen meet in that stuck little elevator and their lives change forever. It has been said that every person you meet changes you in some small way and Lucy and Owen had that indelible effect on each other. The two are sent ricocheting to opposite ends of the map connected only by short sentences scribbled on postcards and the memory of one single night together.

LOOKING FOR Plastic gasoline containers: Thomas is looking for plastic gasoline containers of any size and in good condition. Cross stitch pattern: Cathy of Tamaqua is looking for either the March edition of the Cross Stitch & Needlework magazine with the pink Easter egg chart/pattern or the pattern itself. Recumbent bicycle: Ruth Ann of Macungie is looking for a recumbent bicycle. Someone who cleans oil-fired stoves: Pam of Zionsville is looking for someone who can clean and light an oil-fired stove.

East Penn School District's Community Education Program will offer a 10-week acting class for adults, ages 17 and older, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 11 at Lower Macungie Middle School library, 6299 Lower Macungie Road, Lower Macungie Township. The cost of the class is $65 for residents; $67 for nonresidents. Topics include, but are not limited to: relaxation techniques, character development, monologue work, scene study, and conquering inhibitions. No experience is necessary.

The Parkland Community Library hosts different types of events for residents in the community and for library members. The library has a number of resources and data bases available as well as opportunities to get involved and meet new people. Parkland avid readers don't have to look any farther than the library for Book Quest, a book club for adult readers. At 7 p.m., Jan. 16, "The Paris Wife: A Novel," by Laura McLain, will be explored. New and returning patrons are welcome. From 1-2:30 p.m., Jan. 19, join other aspiring writers for an introduction to memoir writing with author Jerry Waxler, M.S. Waxler will lead workshop participants in a session to guide them through the process of writing a life story.

A recent letter to the editor cited the biblical injunction to "be fruitful and multiply" as the reason to oppose same-sex marriage. The logic of this reasoning would mean that a woman who cannot conceive, whether because of age or medical history, should not marry. No religious official has ever been, nor will be, required to marry a couple of which he or she does not approve. Legal recognition of same-sex marriage does not change this fact. Marriage may mean different things to different people, but its legal aspect is simply that of a contract, with certain rights and obligations, between two consenting adults.

Northampton Area Public Library offers reading challenges for teens, story times for children and programs for adults all throughout the summer. The Teen Summer Literacy Challenge is for ages 10-18 and will be held July 1-Aug. 15, according to a library press release. Teens are encouraged to read to earn points toward prizes and book discussions and programs will be offered each week, the press release said. Registration is required. Storytimes are also offered for children of all ages, including Toddler Storytime, Creative Preschoolers, Storycraft, Kindergarten Countdown and more, the press release said.